Steve Bulka
January 18, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Steve on January 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his grandson Elliot, son-in-law Bob Patterson and his brother Joe. Left to cherish Dad’s memory is his loving wife of 58 years, Maria; daughters Darcy Patterson (Terry) and grandchildren Skylar and Tristin, Shelley Vass (Carey) and grandchildren Matthew (Rachel), Lyndon and Chelsea Kelly (Brad) and great- grandchildren Gracie and Hallie; Sandra Fazakas (Terry) and grandchildren Courtlyn (Brett), Brayden (Becky) and great-grandchild Brandt, Brooklyn (Drew); her sisters Mary Bentz, Anne Eggleston (Phil), Yolanda Schultz, Liz Macza (Garry); her brothers George (Dorothy) and Frank (Shirley).
Dad was born July 22, 1934 at the farm in Leross, Saskatchewan. He eventually moved a short way down the road to Lestock where he met Maria. They were married June 16, 1962. Steve spent most of his life in Lestock where he and Maria raised their 3 daughters. He had a variety of jobs. He was a mechanic at the Co-op Service Station, school bus driver, maintenance man at the Lestock Hospital, and caretaker at the Lestock School. He looked after the town cemeteries for 30 years and delivered the mail for Canada Post for 34 years. He was a guy that loved to be busy, rarely taking a day off. Dad was always there to help someone in need and was a reliable volunteer at Mary Queen of Hearts Roman Catholic Church, helping with yard work, setting up for Pilgrimage and other events. Did we mention he loved to cut grass?
The only thing Steve loved more than work was his family. There was countless suppers and celebrations at the family home. He cherished every moment with his family, especially his grandchildren. In later years you could always see the joy on his face and feel the love in his heart while he reminisced, watching the many home movies he made and collected over the years of the family he loved so much. ‘The hockey game is not important – put in a home movie’ that was our Dad.
Your life’s journey is complete, but you will forever live on in our hearts and memories.
A private family service was held. Interment will be held at a later date in the Lestock Cemetery, Lestock SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Raymore Silver Heights Special Care Home.
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Messages of Condolence
Deepest sympathies to the family. ~ Erdine(Bartok) McDonald
Condolences to the families ~ Shaun Bonyai
Sending my condolences to the Bulka family. Mr. Bulka was a kind and caring man. Prayers for comfort and strength. ~ Charlene Bruce
Deepest sympathy to all of Steve’s family. He was a wonderful caring man and will be missed ~ Carol Morris
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Bulka family. ~ John and Rosemarie Treso
Our very deepest sympathy on the passing of your wonderful dad . He will be forever in your hearts and memories. Love from Tom and Brenda Perkin and family ~ Brenda Perkin
We are so sorry for your loss! We are sending you comforting hugs and prayers! May Our dear God bless you all! All our love to you! Stay strong! XOXO ~ Adam Hofer
My sincere condolences to Steve's immediate family and the entire Bulka clan. ~ Ron Young
Our deepest condolences to the family. ~ Harry and Kim Rhead
Sending our deepest condolences to the Family. ~ Bill & Marlene Johnston
Our deepest condolences are extended to Maria and family on the loss of Steve. May you all take comfort in knowing Steve is at peace and has become your special Angel, always at your side. God bless you all. ~ Rosemary Devers
Our sincere sympathy Maria &to all your family,& the Bulka family! We are sorry for your loss & have fondest memories of Steve!Thoughts & prayers are with you all! Sincerely,Stan & Doreen Granatier ~ Stan & Doreen Granatier
We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Our prayers are with you. Our family would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Bulka family. Blessings ~ Ron and Isabelle Chapdelaine
A beautiful tribute for a beautiful man. Our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you all. -Jason, Colleen, Burke and Ruby ~ Jason Ackerman
I have always considered Steve to be my 2nd dad. How many times I would hang around the Co-op garage in Lestock talking and visiting with Steve. He was a pleasant man. Maria, my thoughts are with you. ~ Ken Kolibar
The Bulka Families: We were saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. ~ Ed and Betty Borbely
Our deepest sympathy extended to Maria and all the Bulka Family. Rest In Peace Steve. Remember by Alfred Volman,Magdalene Sekel , Al.&Margret Kayter. ~ Margret Kayter
Very sorry for your loss...I am sure he is at peace now and sounds like he lead a full, wonderful life. ~ Bonny Grainger
My Condolences to the Bulka family. ~ Alfred Borbely
Dear Sandra, our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with everybody. Work and time for the love of family-enduring qualities of a good man to keep warm in your hearts. Take care. ~ Calvin and Paulette Sich
My condolences to the family. ~ Louise Kolibar
Your tribute is as we knew my brother and brother-in -law Steve. I always looked up to him for the wonderful family man and volunteer he was to all of Lestock. Our condolences to Maria, Darcy, Shelley, Sandra and all your families. Our love and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Steve. George & Dorothy Bulka ~ George & Dorothy Bulka
Our deepest sympathy to the Bulka family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. ~ Bill &Loretta Molnar
Dear Maria and Family! Very sad to hear of Steve’s Passing.Our sincerest condolences too all of you.We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.Our Prayers are with You! ~ Stanley and Eileen Moyer
Our sympathy to all the family. Steve will always be remembered for all the hard work he did around Lestock. It was always good to see his smiling face. Linda & Ken Granatier ~ Ken & Linda Granatier
My condolences to the Bulka family. We have many memories of Steve as we were growing up on farms across the road from each other. ~ Len Mihalicz
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this time and remembering my Uncle Steve with so much love and many, many happy memories. ~ Sherry Larocque and family
Maria - our sincere condolences to you and your family. I have many fond memories of Steve. ~ Garry Tulipan
We were so sorry to hear that Steve passed away. Our deepest sympathy to Maria and all the Bulka family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless! ~ Bob & Jean Ferguson & Bill Borbely
Our sincere condolences to Maria and to Darcy, Shelley, Sandra and their families. I will always remember Steve's smile and all the work he did in Lestock School, especially all the little extra caring things he did for staff and students. He always spoke so lovingly and proudly of his family. May your memories of times spent with Steve help bring you comfort through your sorrow. ~ Duane and Elizabeth (Betty) Martin
My condolences go out to Maria and family on your loss of a loving husband and father. May God comfort you while you grieve. ~ Doreen Bugyi